Kerinci, the westernmost district in Jambi province is endowed with natural beauty is second to none. No one if Kerinci was given the title of Earth Segepal Land lying Heaven to Earth. One of the natural beauty that is Lake Kerinci Regency owned Kaco, located in the Kerinci Seblat National Park. The lake has an area of about 30 x 30 meters has a depth that remains a mystery.
Despite having the depths of water that is not measurable, but the bottom of Lake Kaco can be seen clearly. This is because the color of the water is clear and crisp as well as the thousands of fish semah breed.
According to the stories of local residents and some members of nature lovers who've been to the lake, fish in the lake can only be captured by using a fishing rod.
If only using other equipment, do not expect to get the fish. There have been a local resident who installed semah nets to catch fish in the lake, but none of the fish to come by.
Interestingly, for anglers who want fishing at Lake Kaco, they must have good intentions. If not, then people will not get fish. In addition, the number of catches also depend on the intentions anglers.
"If anglers want to fish five tail intention, then the fish are found only five tail while fishing alone. If can more fish, then fish obtained semah not fish, but catfish are not actually visible from the surface of the lake," said Sofa, nature lover who has several times visited the lake.
In addition, Lake Kaco also issued a bright light, especially during the full moon. "If camping at Lake Kaco, especially when the full moon, so visitors do not need lighting because the lake water off light is bright enough. When viewed from a distance, looks like the lights that light is directed into the sky," he said.
folklore
According to local belief, the light issued from the bottom of Lake Kaco is a diamond of light stored in the bottom of the water. Diamond was formerly kept by the King Crow, who reigned at the time.
"According to village elders, who saved the King Crow diamond at the bottom of Lake Kaco is a diamond and gold deposit which is the bond promises princes who want to apply for the king's daughter named Princess Crows Across marl. All the king's proposal that there are children in Kerinci received the King Crow , he finally accepted that where the confusion, "explained resident Gunung Raya District, Jon Hendri.
Across marl own daughter, said Jon Hendri, known to have a very pretty face, so he was well liked by the young men of that era. In fact, because of her beauty he also loved his own father.
Until now, said Jon Hendri, Gunung Raya District residents, still trust the diamond is still stored at the bottom of the lake. Several years ago, there was a citizen who wants to try to drain the water of Lake Kaco, but the unlucky fate was experienced by residents. He died of illness that never healed.
"Diamond-making experiments in the bottom of Lake Kaco has menbuat Lisyuar man named Joseph, a resident of Koto Payang, died. Since there were no longer citizens who dare to disturb the existing diamond at the bottom of the lake," said Jon Hendri.
Walking 4 hours
To get to Lake Kaco, visitors must walk for four hours from Lempur Village, Kecamatan Gunung Raya, across the region TNKS. During the journey, visitors will be treated to a landscape that is still very beautiful because it is protected by local residents.
However, for those who bring a personal vehicle, they can save you an hour. Vehicles can only go up to the Citadel Depati Parbo, Kerinci heroes whose names are well known. The next trip could be on foot.
"Before entering the area of Lake Kaco, do not forget to ask for permission in advance at local indigenous people. According to the recognition of indigenous people, Kaco Lake area is their territory," added a member of nature lovers to the Tribune.
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